"TAZZA: The Song of Beelzebub," releasing September 23, 2026, is the fourth installment in the long-running "Tazza" gambling film franchise, following two childhood friends turned business partners whose online casino empire collapses into a global revenge story once jealousy curdles into betrayal. Combining multiple Korean entertainment outlets, the film is directed by Choi Guk-hee, known for tense, enclosed-space thrillers like "Split" and "Default," and closes out a franchise that began twenty years earlier with the original 2006 "Tazza," a major box office hit in its own right.
Story
The film centers on Jang Tae-young (Byun Yo-han), a natural-born gambler who wins people over through instinct and charisma, and his childhood best friend Park Tae-young (No Jae-won), who proves himself through sharp intellect and relentless effort. The two build an online casino business together and rise quickly, but as success grows, public attention consistently lands on Jang alone — and Park's quiet jealousy slowly deepens. At the peak of their success, that jealousy curdles into betrayal, and what had been an inseparable friendship turns into an irreversible rivalry built on revenge. The story's stage expands well beyond Korea, moving through Japan and Vietnam as the two men's rematch plays out on an international gambling circuit, joined by figures including a Yakuza-linked corporate executive named Kaneko (Miyoshi Ayaka) and other players drawn into the widening conflict.
Cast
Byun Yo-han plays Jang Tae-young, and No Jae-won plays Park Tae-young, serving as the film's main antagonist despite the character's origin as Jang's closest friend. Japanese actress Miyoshi Ayaka plays Kaneko, a corporate figure with Yakuza backing who takes an interest in the pair's poker business. Jo Woo-jin appears in a special role as Gwak Dong-wook, a legendary gambler who mentors Jang after his betrayal, teaching him both gambling and a way forward in life. Moon Ji-hoon (also known by the stage name Swings), Kim Min-ho, and Lim Se-mi round out the supporting cast.
Series Legacy
The original "Tazza: The High Rollers" premiered in 2006 under director Choi Dong-hoon, starring Jo Seung-woo, Kim Hye-soo, Baek Yoon-sik, and Yoo Hae-jin, and drew roughly 5.69 million admissions — a major hit that established the franchise's reputation for tense card-game sequences and morally complicated characters. "The Song of Beelzebub" arrives as the series' fourth film and, per its marketing, its final installment, closing out a story that's spanned two decades of Korean cinema.
Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Director | Choi Guk-hee |
| Lead Cast | Byun Yo-han, No Jae-won, Miyoshi Ayaka |
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Setting | Korea, Japan, and Vietnam |
| Franchise Position | Fourth and reportedly final installment in the "Tazza" series |
FAQ
Do I need to have seen the previous "Tazza" films to understand this one?
No — the filmmakers and cast have described the film as designed to stand on its own, with an independent story and world that doesn't require familiarity with earlier installments.
Is this the final "Tazza" film?
It's being marketed as the closing chapter of the franchise, which began with the original 2006 film and has continued across multiple installments and two decades.
What countries does the story take place in?
The film moves between Korea, Japan, and Vietnam as its central rivalry escalates into a global gambling storyline.
Sources: Cine21, Marie Claire Korea, Insight, and Herald Muse.